IGNOU BSOC-106 Assignment 2026-27
Sociology of Religion
Last updated by IGNOU: 24 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 02 Nov 2026, 04:23 am.
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| Course code | BSOC-106 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Sociology of Religion |
| Programme | Bachelor of Arts (BASOH)BASOH, BAG |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | BSOC-106/ASST/TMA/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
About the BSOC-106 assignment
The BSOC-106 assignment explores sociological approaches to religion, including Marx, Weber and Durkheim. It also covers religious myths and symbols, civil religion, religious pluralism, animism, totemism, sects, the social functions of religion and charisma.
All 10 questions are compulsory and together carry 100 marks. Section I has two 20-mark questions requiring about 500 words each. Section II has three 10-mark questions requiring about 250 words each. Section III has five 6-mark questions requiring about 100 words each. The assignment contributes 30% to the course result.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Compare Marx’s and Weber’s approaches to understanding religion. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss how myths and symbols contribute to religious life. |
| Q3 | 10 | Explain Durkheim’s distinction between the sacred and the profane. |
| Q4 | 10 | Explain the meaning of civil religion. |
| Q5 | 10 | Describe the concept of religious pluralism. |
| Q6 | 06 | Define animism. |
| Q7 | 06 | Explain what totemism means. |
| Q8 | 06 | Identify the key characteristics of a sect. |
| Q9 | 06 | Summarise the social functions performed by religion. |
| Q10 | 06 | Explain the meaning of charisma. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Read the assignment instructions in the Programme Guide and review the relevant course units before preparing your answers.
- Answer every question in your own words.
- Keep answers close to the prescribed lengths: about 500 words in Section I, 250 words in Section II and 100 words in Section III.
- Organise descriptive answers with an introduction and conclusion, and maintain clear connections between ideas and paragraphs.
- Write the final answers neatly and underline points you want to emphasise.
- Submit all completed assignments to the coordinator of your study centre within the required time to remain eligible for the term-end examination.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt; keep a photocopy of your assignment if possible.
- Ask the study centre to return your assignments after evaluation.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2026 (December term-end exam). These follow the current listing; the PDF gives different batch-wise dates, so dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
Which session is the BSOC-106 assignment for?
It is for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions. Its assignment code is BSOC-106/ASST/TMA/2026-27.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for BSOC-106?
The assignment carries 100 marks and contributes 30% to the final course result.
Do I need to answer all BSOC-106 assignment questions?
Yes. All 10 questions across the three sections are compulsory.
What are the word limits for the three sections?
Write about 500 words per answer in Section I, 250 words per answer in Section II and 100 words per answer in Section III.
What are the BSOC-106 assignment submission deadlines?
The current listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2026 for the December term-end exam. The PDF instead lists 30 April 2027 for the July 2026 batch and 31 October 2027 for the January 2027 batch. Dates can differ by session; the current listing dates are used here.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator of your study centre. Obtain a receipt and retain it as proof of submission.
Other IGNOU BASOH assignments
- BSOC-101: Introduction to Sociology-I
- BSOC-102: Sociology of India- I
- BSOC-103: Introduction to Sociology-II
- BSOC-104: Sociology of India-II
- BSOC-105: Political Sociology
- BSOC-107: Sociology of Gender
- BSOC-108: Economic Sociology
- BSOC-109: Sociology of Kinship
- BSOC-110: Social Stratification
- BSOC-111: Sociological Thinkers I
- BSOC-112: Sociological Research Methods-I
- BSOC-113: Sociological Thinkers-II
- BSOC-114: Sociological Research Methods-II
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.